In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the MINI Cooper SE beats the MINI Cooper E by 58 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MINI Cooper E's 236km range doesn't beat the MINI Cooper SE's 193km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The MINI Cooper SE needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
MINI Cooper SE
- Total time: 22h 25min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper E |
MINI Cooper SE |
| Travel time |
23h 23min |
22h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (19 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Restaurante Pepa (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 18:
Plaza Santa Maria (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
MINI Cooper SE Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (18 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
AVIA (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the MINI Cooper SE Won
The MINI Cooper SE achieved a 58-minute advantage over MINI Cooper E on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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